Re: How to heat cab
- From: "Elmer" <elmer_hanley@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: 27 Nov 2005 18:34:23 -0800
Roughrider50 wrote:
> "Catch49" <yoderjw@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:dNpif.3931$KZ2.3379@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > There used to be a bunk heater pad available that you put under your
> > sleeping bag. You plug it in while your still driving about an hour before
> > you plan to go to bed and then when you clomb into the sack it is
> > wonderfully toasty warm inside. You'll stay nice and warm all night and
> > have all your battery left in the morning. They're not meant to be left on
> > all night without the engine running though. ...Flashgordon
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> I've left mine on all night with no problems. Thats what their designed for.
> If theres a problem with the possibility of not having enough juice to start
> in the morning then get an auto disable for the 12V electrics. My
> "junkliner" has one built in but I have seen them in the accesory isle at
> the TS. An auxilary battery & an isolator will also work.
> During my time of mental illness when I owned my own truck(real ownership
> not lease purchase) I tried every thing, from a small 4 cylinder gas motor
> tapped into my cooling system to a "Webasto" style furnace. I even tried a
> "southwind" & a kerosene heater. The only route I didn't go was the
> genset(too damned expensive). I finally gave up & went back to idling when
> necessary. It didn't cost that much more than the cost ,repair, & upkeep on
> those whiz bang gizmos I tried. I did like my mattress warmer though.
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> --
> "veritas vos liberabit"
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> > "Ed Mc" <namvtn@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:GrSdnbuuIZgYTRTenZ2dnUVZ_sadnZ2d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> I'm looking for some heater help. Are the little ceramic heaters you
> >> get at truck stops worth buying? Will they really heat up the cab? I have
> >> a 400W inverter. Are there any other heaters this inverter would power?
> >> It's getting pretty cold and don't like idling all night. TIA.
> >
> >
Elmer Said,
Sleep on top of this. Just recharge your battery every 5 hours.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Heated-electric-travel-blanket-car-cozy-rv-auto-12v_W0QQitemZ4422316344QQcategoryZ20452QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Have a Safe Trip,
Uncle Elmer
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